ZION NEWS

1. Israel reopens Gaza crossings
   Israel today is reopening the Gaza crossing checkpoints, thanks to what the defense ministry has called a relative calm. This, however, despite a weekend still practically full of terrorist activity.

2.U.S. to merge P.A. mission in Jerusalem with Embassy
The Palestinian authority is now again denouncing the United States after secretary of state Pompeo’s announcement last week. He reported Washington’s intent to merge its main diplomatic mission in east Jerusalem for the Palestinians with its new embassy in Jerusalem.

1. B’tselem director general addresses UNSC

Eytan Meir, Director Of External Relations, Im Tirtzu speaking at ILTV Studio about the criticisms that are stepping one step further in the government.

1. Khan Al-Ahmar demolition delayed

The much anticipated ruling on the illegally built Bedouin village, Khan Al-Ahmar, has come down and the Israeli High Court of Justice has surprised us all. It ruled that there was no legal reason not to continue with the demolition of the village.

1. Midterm elections nearing
   In just 16 days, American voters will be going to the polls for the midterm elections across the United States and this election is set to be a crucial one not just for the future of the United States but also for the future relationship between the U.S. and Israel.  
2. Lara Alqasem allowed into Israel to study
   Lara Alqasem, the alleged BDS activist from Florida is now allowed to enter Israel to enroll in her Masters program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem following the Israeli high court’s ruling on Thursday.
3. Knesset passes controversial film law
   The Knesset has just passed a long debated new film law, which dictates the structure of how Israeli films will be financed with 44 votes in favor and 32 votes against, ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.
   8. 4th-annual ‘round-tables’ event by Amex returns

Israel’s popular culinary event hosted by American express and appropriately called “round tables,” is back for its fourth time this year hitting Tel Aviv restaurants from November 9 through the 23rd. The round tables food fest will be focusing on eight of the world’s top female chefs and you won’t wanna miss.
9. Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l

It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop.

1. Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l

It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop.

1. Hebrew word Of The Day: ORECH DIN | עורך דין= LAWYER

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "orech din" which means "lawyer"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel reopens Gaza crossings

Israel today is reopening the Gaza crossing checkpoints, thanks to what the defense ministry has called a relative calm. This, however, despite a weekend still practically full of terrorist activity.

2.U.S. to merge P.A. mission in Jerusalem with Embassy

The Palestinian authority is now again denouncing the United States after secretary of state Pompeo’s announcement last week. He reported Washington’s intent to merge its main diplomatic mission in east Jerusalem for the Palestinians with its new embassy in Jerusalem.

B’tselem director general addresses UNSC

Eytan Meir, Director Of External Relations, Im Tirtzu speaking at ILTV Studio about the criticisms that are stepping one step further in the government.

Khan Al-Ahmar demolition delayed

The much anticipated ruling on the illegally built Bedouin village, Khan Al-Ahmar, has come down and the Israeli High Court of Justice has surprised us all. It ruled that there was no legal reason not to continue with the demolition of the village.

Midterm elections nearing

In just 16 days, American voters will be going to the polls for the midterm elections across the United States and this election is set to be a crucial one not just for the future of the United States but also for the future relationship between the U.S. and Israel.  

Lara Alqasem allowed into Israel to study

Lara Alqasem, the alleged BDS activist from Florida is now allowed to enter Israel to enroll in her Masters program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem following the Israeli high court’s ruling on Thursday.

Knesset passes controversial film law

The Knesset has just passed a long debated new film law, which dictates the structure of how Israeli films will be financed with 44 votes in favor and 32 votes against, ILTV’S Yael Shir has the report.

8. 4th-annual ‘round-tables’ event by Amex returns

Israel’s popular culinary event hosted by American express and appropriately called “round tables,” is back for its fourth time this year hitting Tel Aviv restaurants from November 9 through the 23rd. The round tables food fest will be focusing on eight of the world’s top female chefs and you won’t wanna miss.

9. Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l

It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop.

Hit series ‘baker & the beauty’ goes int’l

It’s a new week, which obviously then, also means a new successful Israeli T.V series will be grazing our headlines - and this time - it’s an Israeli romantic comedy series set for the huge screens of the ABC network! ILTV’S Emanulle Kadosh has the scoop.

Hebrew word Of The Day: ORECH DIN | עורך דין= LAWYER

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "orech din" which means "lawyer"

1. IDF lifts restrictions around Gaza border
   The IDF announced this morning that restrictions around the Gaza border communities, erected Wednesday, were now coming down. Schools and all other functions that were closed have also now returned to normal operations, following yesterday’s early morning rocket fire that fell on a Beer Sheva home.

2.Family asks for help after home is destroyed
Single mother Miri Tamano, and her three children were left homeless after yesterday’s Gaza rocket attack destroyed their home. Miri was able to save her and her children's lives before the rocket actually hit to drag her family to a reinforced room in the house.
3. Israel V.S. B’Tselem at the I.C.C.

Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli Journalist & Author of ‘Industry of Lies’ speaking at ILTV Studio about the lies of both the Palestinians and B'tselem.
4. Peace through economic interests

United States Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, met Tuesday with a group of both Palestinian and Israeli business leaders to discuss economic cooperation that could operate outside the purview of politics. The meeting was in the West Bank and it was put together by the Judea and Samaria chamber of commerce and industry.
5. New evidence revealed in Tair Rada’s murder
Back in 2006, the gruesome and horrific murder of 13 year old girl, Tair Rada, shocked the Israeli nation. But today 12 years later, new evidence is now shedding light on a suspect who apparently was previously exonerated by authorities in Rada’s case years ago. ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi has the details.

1. Uganda man denied entry into Israel
   A Jewish man from Uganda has now been denied a visa to study in Israel.  28-year-old Asiimwe Rabbin applied to study at a conservative yeshiva program in Jerusalem, but was told this week that the interior ministry has rejected his application.
2. Smarter searches with ‘Twiggle’
   Dr. Amir Konigsberg, CEO & Founder of Twiggle, Amir Konigsberg speaking at ILTV Studio about leveling up the e-commerce playing filed through intuitive machine learning.
3. Top 5 of the week
   And now for this week’s top five with ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with the best Israeli designed music videos.
4. Ari Fuld Z”L commemorated in Manhattan ceremony
   Ari Fuld, the American-Israeli father of four and pro-Israel activist who was killed by 17-year-old Palestinian terrorist Khalil Jabarin in gush Etzion last month, was memorialized in a heart-wrenching and powerful ceremony in Manhattan yesterday.
5. Hebrew word Of The Day: RE’AYA | ראיה= EVIDENCE

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "re'aya" which means "evidence"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF lifts restrictions around Gaza border

The IDF announced this morning that restrictions around the Gaza border communities, erected Wednesday, were now coming down. Schools and all other functions that were closed have also now returned to normal operations, following yesterday’s early morning rocket fire that fell on a Beer Sheva home.

2.Family asks for help after home is destroyed

Single mother Miri Tamano, and her three children were left homeless after yesterday’s Gaza rocket attack destroyed their home. Miri was able to save her and her children's lives before the rocket actually hit to drag her family to a reinforced room in the house.

3. Israel V.S. B’Tselem at the I.C.C.

Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli Journalist & Author of ‘Industry of Lies’ speaking at ILTV Studio about the lies of both the Palestinians and B'tselem.

4. Peace through economic interests

United States Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, met Tuesday with a group of both Palestinian and Israeli business leaders to discuss economic cooperation that could operate outside the purview of politics. The meeting was in the West Bank and it was put together by the Judea and Samaria chamber of commerce and industry.

5. New evidence revealed in Tair Rada’s murder

Back in 2006, the gruesome and horrific murder of 13 year old girl, Tair Rada, shocked the Israeli nation. But today 12 years later, new evidence is now shedding light on a suspect who apparently was previously exonerated by authorities in Rada’s case years ago. ILTV correspondent Doriel Mizrachi has the details.

Uganda man denied entry into Israel

A Jewish man from Uganda has now been denied a visa to study in Israel.  28-year-old Asiimwe Rabbin applied to study at a conservative yeshiva program in Jerusalem, but was told this week that the interior ministry has rejected his application.

Smarter searches with ‘Twiggle’

Dr. Amir Konigsberg, CEO & Founder of Twiggle, Amir Konigsberg speaking at ILTV Studio about leveling up the e-commerce playing filed through intuitive machine learning.

Top 5 of the week

And now for this week’s top five with ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh with the best Israeli designed music videos.

Ari Fuld Z”L commemorated in Manhattan ceremony

Ari Fuld, the American-Israeli father of four and pro-Israel activist who was killed by 17-year-old Palestinian terrorist Khalil Jabarin in gush Etzion last month, was memorialized in a heart-wrenching and powerful ceremony in Manhattan yesterday.

Hebrew word Of The Day: RE’AYA | ראיה= EVIDENCE

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "re'aya" which means "evidence"

1. Gaza rocket falls in Be’er sheva
   War with Gaza has seemingly never been closer over the past four years than it seems to be now following an early morning rocket attack from Gaza. Palestinian terrorists fired two rockets one which fell into the Mediterranean off the central Israeli coast and another that landed just outside a Be’er Sheva home.

2.‘War in Gaza is an Iranian trap’
Dr. Col. (Ret.) Reuven Berko, Middle East Expert speaking at ILTV Studio about the rocket attack this morning and the sharp rise in tensions it initiated.
3. U.N. votes to give Palestinians extra rights  

As Israel weighs responses to Palestinian escalations, the UN General Assembly has just placed the Palestinian authority at the head of the G-77 group, a UN block of 143 nations. 146 states voted in favor of this resolution while only 3 countries opposed, the US, Israel, and Australia.

1. Israeli top courts to hear Lara Alqasem’s appeal

Just hours before her scheduled deportation, Palestinian-American Lara Alqasem appealed, yet again, to the high court of justice in pursuit of gaining approval to enter the country. There has been heavy debate over whether or not democratic values have been compromised and if this decision against Alqasem is ultimately hurting Israel’s image more than it could ever have helped.  

1. Making top notch events in a snap
   Tom Shelly, Product Marketing Director Of Bizzabo speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that has now made a cloud based solution for organizing professional events.
   6. Christian media summit 2018 in Jerusalem
   And now, let’s turn to ILTV reporter Yael Shir who joins us from the Annual International Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem.
   7. What’s the big deal?
   News anchor and TV Journalist, Lucy Aharish and actor and prominent media personality, Tsahi Halevi got married just last week - and Israel has been buzzing with opinions as if it were the royal wedding, ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details on Lucy response to the media.
2. Hebrew word Of The Day: L’AHR’EHR | לערער  = TO APPEAL / OBJECT / SUBVERT

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "l'ahr'ehr" which means "to appeal"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza rocket falls in Be’er sheva

War with Gaza has seemingly never been closer over the past four years than it seems to be now following an early morning rocket attack from Gaza. Palestinian terrorists fired two rockets one which fell into the Mediterranean off the central Israeli coast and another that landed just outside a Be’er Sheva home.

2.‘War in Gaza is an Iranian trap’

Dr. Col. (Ret.) Reuven Berko, Middle East Expert speaking at ILTV Studio about the rocket attack this morning and the sharp rise in tensions it initiated.

3. U.N. votes to give Palestinians extra rights  

As Israel weighs responses to Palestinian escalations, the UN General Assembly has just placed the Palestinian authority at the head of the G-77 group, a UN block of 143 nations. 146 states voted in favor of this resolution while only 3 countries opposed, the US, Israel, and Australia.

Israeli top courts to hear Lara Alqasem’s appeal

Just hours before her scheduled deportation, Palestinian-American Lara Alqasem appealed, yet again, to the high court of justice in pursuit of gaining approval to enter the country. There has been heavy debate over whether or not democratic values have been compromised and if this decision against Alqasem is ultimately hurting Israel’s image more than it could ever have helped.  

Making top notch events in a snap

Tom Shelly, Product Marketing Director Of Bizzabo speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli company that has now made a cloud based solution for organizing professional events.

6. Christian media summit 2018 in Jerusalem

And now, let’s turn to ILTV reporter Yael Shir who joins us from the Annual International Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem.

7. What’s the big deal?

News anchor and TV Journalist, Lucy Aharish and actor and prominent media personality, Tsahi Halevi got married just last week - and Israel has been buzzing with opinions as if it were the royal wedding, ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh is here with the details on Lucy response to the media.

Hebrew word Of The Day: L’AHR’EHR | לערער  = TO APPEAL / OBJECT / SUBVERT

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "l'ahr'ehr" which means "to appeal"

1. IAF strikes Palestinian balloon launchers in Gaza
   IAF jets opened fire on a group of Palestinians in the northern Gaza strip this morning as the cell was launching incendiary balloons into Israel. No injuries from the strike were reported, but the incident comes after a recent rise in flaming kite attacks.
   2.Is war with Hamas on the horizon?
   Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the potential war in Gaza that is now again looming over our heads.
   3. Israel will continue operations in Syria

Meanwhile, looking to the North, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday at the start of the Knesset’s winter session that Israel is continuing to act against Iranian advancement in Syria while remaining in consistent contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
4. P.M.’S Chief lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth, dies at 71
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Chief Defense Lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the age of 71. Weinroth was battling cancer, and reports show that he had been sick for a while and was visibly frail in interviews he gave over the past year.

1. Australia considers moving Embassy to Jerusalem
   Finally, according to a recent announcement by Australia’s new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the newly elected leader is “open” to moving the Australian Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
2. Facebook deletes fake accounts ahead of elections

Israel’s October 30th municipal elections are quickly approaching but now just a few weeks ahead of voting day, the Israeli National Cyber directorate has revealed that social media giant, Facebook, has just deleted thousands of fake accounts which attempted to influence the vote.

1. Miss Holocaust survivor 2018 is crowned

The Annual Miss Holocaust Survivor Beauty Pageant concluded Sunday night and so now I’m very excited to present to you our 2018 winner, 93 year old great-grandmother from Poland, Tova ringer.

1. Automatic stroke detection and alert
   David Golan, CTO And Co-Founder At Viz speaking at ILTV Studio about Viz A.I. technology that identifies a stroke and directly contacts on call physicians.
   9. Israel’s AIDOC gets FDA approved
   Now on a related note with regards to artificial intelligence, Israeli based company, AIDOC, has just received approval by the United States food and drug administration. AIDOC’S technology analyzes medical images to assist radiologists with life threatening cases.
2. Hebrew word Of The Day: KETER | כתר= CROWN

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "keter" which means "crown"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF strikes Palestinian balloon launchers in Gaza

IAF jets opened fire on a group of Palestinians in the northern Gaza strip this morning as the cell was launching incendiary balloons into Israel. No injuries from the strike were reported, but the incident comes after a recent rise in flaming kite attacks.

2.Is war with Hamas on the horizon?

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the potential war in Gaza that is now again looming over our heads.

3. Israel will continue operations in Syria

Meanwhile, looking to the North, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday at the start of the Knesset’s winter session that Israel is continuing to act against Iranian advancement in Syria while remaining in consistent contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4. P.M.’S Chief lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth, dies at 71

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Chief Defense Lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the age of 71. Weinroth was battling cancer, and reports show that he had been sick for a while and was visibly frail in interviews he gave over the past year.

Australia considers moving Embassy to Jerusalem

Finally, according to a recent announcement by Australia’s new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the newly elected leader is “open” to moving the Australian Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Facebook deletes fake accounts ahead of elections

Israel’s October 30th municipal elections are quickly approaching but now just a few weeks ahead of voting day, the Israeli National Cyber directorate has revealed that social media giant, Facebook, has just deleted thousands of fake accounts which attempted to influence the vote.

Miss Holocaust survivor 2018 is crowned

The Annual Miss Holocaust Survivor Beauty Pageant concluded Sunday night and so now I’m very excited to present to you our 2018 winner, 93 year old great-grandmother from Poland, Tova ringer.

Automatic stroke detection and alert

David Golan, CTO And Co-Founder At Viz speaking at ILTV Studio about Viz A.I. technology that identifies a stroke and directly contacts on call physicians.

9. Israel’s AIDOC gets FDA approved

Now on a related note with regards to artificial intelligence, Israeli based company, AIDOC, has just received approval by the United States food and drug administration. AIDOC’S technology analyzes medical images to assist radiologists with life threatening cases.

Hebrew word Of The Day: KETER | כתר= CROWN

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "keter" which means "crown"

1. Security cabinet warns Hamas against flare-ups

Following yet another weekend of continued Palestinian violence along the Gaza border, the Israeli Security Cabinet issued harsh warnings on Sunday to the Hamas terror organization governing the strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened that if Hamas were to ignore this warning, it would have dire consequences.
2. Quneitra crossing between Israel & Syria opens
Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the Quneitra a crossing between Israel and Syria that is once again open
3. Demolition ordered for Barkan terrorist’s home

The IDF has ordered the demolition of the family home of Ashraf Na’alawa, the Barkan industrial zone terrorist who murdered Kim Levengrond Yehezkel and Ziv Hagbi in a shooting attack last week. The IDF delivered the decision to Naalowa’s parents this morning and security forces are now preparing to decimate his house.

1. 36-year-old mother murdered in Netanya
   Elsewhere in Israel, a tragic murder in Netanya yesterday has now shocked the nation and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the details.
2. Anti-Semitic hate crime in Brooklyn
   Another Anti-Semitic hate crime has been reported in the predominantly-Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old orthodox Jewish man, Lipa Schwartz, was beaten by 37-year-old Middle Eastern man at a traffic intersection but the attack has now been ruled as a hate crime by the nypd.
   6. IAF F-35’S returned to full service

After being downed last week for maintenance, the Israeli Air Force has now returned its fleet of F-35 stealth fighters to full service. The entire Israeli fleet of American-made fighters was taken out of commission last Thursday after a United States marine corps F-35-b crashed in South Carolina last month.
7. ‘lone wolf in Jerusalem’
Ehud Diskin, Author, “Lone Wolf in Jerusalem” speaking at ILTV Studio about the novel he wrote that contributed to Jewish history.

1. Palestinian baby given new life by Jewish teen

A Palestinian baby has just received a heart transplant from a Jewish teen at Israel’s Sheba hospital. This is both the first time in Israel that a heart transplant surgery has been performed on such a young child and the first time in Israel a Palestinian baby has received a heart from a Jewish child.
10. Waze expands carpool service throughout the U.S.  
The Israeli navigation app, Waze, began testing it’s carpooling system over the past two years in northern California and in Israel but now, google will start offering it’s carpool service throughout the whole United States and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has the details.
11. Hebrew word Of The Day: HASHTALA | השתלה = TRANSPLANT

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "hashtala" which means "transplant"

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security cabinet warns Hamas against flare-ups

Following yet another weekend of continued Palestinian violence along the Gaza border, the Israeli Security Cabinet issued harsh warnings on Sunday to the Hamas terror organization governing the strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened that if Hamas were to ignore this warning, it would have dire consequences.

2.Quneitra crossing between Israel & Syria opens

Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about the Quneitra a crossing between Israel and Syria that is once again open

3. Demolition ordered for Barkan terrorist’s home

The IDF has ordered the demolition of the family home of Ashraf Na’alawa, the Barkan industrial zone terrorist who murdered Kim Levengrond Yehezkel and Ziv Hagbi in a shooting attack last week. The IDF delivered the decision to Naalowa’s parents this morning and security forces are now preparing to decimate his house.

36-year-old mother murdered in Netanya

Elsewhere in Israel, a tragic murder in Netanya yesterday has now shocked the nation and ILTV’S Yael Shir has the details.

Anti-Semitic hate crime in Brooklyn

Another Anti-Semitic hate crime has been reported in the predominantly-Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old orthodox Jewish man, Lipa Schwartz, was beaten by 37-year-old Middle Eastern man at a traffic intersection but the attack has now been ruled as a hate crime by the nypd.

6. IAF F-35’S returned to full service

After being downed last week for maintenance, the Israeli Air Force has now returned its fleet of F-35 stealth fighters to full service. The entire Israeli fleet of American-made fighters was taken out of commission last Thursday after a United States marine corps F-35-b crashed in South Carolina last month.

7. ‘lone wolf in Jerusalem’

Ehud Diskin, Author, “Lone Wolf in Jerusalem” speaking at ILTV Studio about the novel he wrote that contributed to Jewish history.

Palestinian baby given new life by Jewish teen

A Palestinian baby has just received a heart transplant from a Jewish teen at Israel’s Sheba hospital. This is both the first time in Israel that a heart transplant surgery has been performed on such a young child and the first time in Israel a Palestinian baby has received a heart from a Jewish child.

10. Waze expands carpool service throughout the U.S.  

The Israeli navigation app, Waze, began testing it’s carpooling system over the past two years in northern California and in Israel but now, google will start offering it’s carpool service throughout the whole United States and ILTV’S Emanuelle Kadosh has the details.

11. Hebrew word Of The Day: HASHTALA | השתלה = TRANSPLANT

Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today’s word is "hashtala" which means "transplant"